New products at Crocus
by Sarah - December 30th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New products at Crocus
Edgeworthia ‘Red Dragon’ (paper bush) £29.99
Position: full sun or light dappled shade Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection in colder areas) Garden care: They can tolerate temperatures down to -5C, but in colder areas it is best to plant them against a sunny, south facing wall. Apply a generous layer of mulch in autumn and cut away any damaged or crossing branches in early spring.
Yucca ‘Bright Star’ (yucca) £24.99
Position: full sun Soil: any well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: green-tinged, creamy-white Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: During the growing season water well, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Remove the faded flower-spikes at the end of the season
Echinacea ‘Now Cheesier’ (PBR) (coneflower) £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: most soils, except very dry or boggy Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. In autumn cut back all dead flower stems to the ground. Coneflower s benefit from a spring or autumn mulch with well-rotted compost.
Echinacea ‘Mama Mia ‘ (PBR) (coneflower) £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: most soils, except very dry or boggy Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. In autumn cut back all dead flower stems to the ground. Coneflower s benefit from a spring or autumn mulch with well-rotted compost.
Echinacea ‘Flame Thrower’ (PBR) (coneflower) £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: most soils, except very dry or boggy Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. In autumn cut back all dead flower stems to the ground. Coneflower s benefit from a spring or autumn mulch with well-rotted compost.
Echinacea ‘Amazing Dream’ (PBR) (coneflower) £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: most soils, except very dry or boggy Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. In autumn cut back all dead flower stems to the ground. Coneflower s benefit from a spring or autumn mulch with well-rotted compost.
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium (meadow rue) £6.99
Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade Soil: moist, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: slow to average Flowering period: June and July Other features: leaves and flowers are good in flower arrangements Hardiness: fully hardy Fluffy mauve or white flower clusters appear in June and July, held on upright stems above grey-green, fern-like foliage. The dainty blooms of this early flowering meadow rue provide an excellent contrast with larger flowered plants. Perfect for a border in partial shade, the stems need supporting with brushwood or garden canes. Garden care: Divide plants as new growth begins in spring though divisions may be slow to re-establish. In autumn cut back flower stems to the ground.